Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer

Experience the magnificent Rocky Mountains, travel along the ‘road of steel’ and finally arrive at Vancouver as one of the most naturally beautiful cities. The Canadian Rockies must surely rank amongst the very finest of scenic and wildlife holidays on earth. The magnificent Rocky Mountains are Canada’s crowning glory and we stay in Banff, the very heart of the mountains. 

The magnificent Rocky Mountains are Canada’s crowning glory: home to bears, majestic elk, moose and beaver, with vast forests that seem to go on forever. Opaque lakes of stunning emerald green and turquoise reflect the magnificent scenery like no other place on earth. Carpets of wild flowers bedeck the green meadows spread beneath the towering glaciers - huge expanses of brilliant white ice and snow, contrasting with the muted greys and pinks of the jagged peaks. We stay in Banff, the very heart of the mountains, then travel along a monument to man’s engineering prowess, the ‘road of steel’ that is the great Trans-Canadian railway, on the incredible Rocky Mountaineer train. Crossing high passes, deep ravines and innumerable spectacular bridges, places that can only be seen by rail, the Rocky Mountaineer is acknowledged as the ultimate way to travel through the beautifully rugged terrain of Alberta and British Columbia.

Finally, we arrive in Vancouver, nestling beside the immense majesty of the Pacific Ocean, which ranks alongside Sydney, Cape Town and San Francisco as one of the world’s most naturally beautiful panoramas. With its gleaming glass skyscrapers reflected in the azure-blue ocean, Canada’s third largest city is a fascinating and cosmopolitan metropolis encircled by water and mountains.

The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a room. single rooms are subject to availability at the relevant supplement. The price includes:

• Flights to Calgary and returning from Vancouver
• Seven nights on room-only basis
• Staying in superior three-star hotels (medium class in Kamloops, arranged directly by the Rocky Mountaineer)
• Two breakfasts and lunches plus selected drinks and staff gratuities on Rocky Mountaineer train 
• All transfers
• Hotel porterage of one item of luggage per person
• The services of a Riviera Travel tour manager

Included excursions are: a tour of Vancouver, guided visits to Lake Louise, Peyto Lake and the Athabasca Glacier plus ride on the Snocoach.

Make it Your Own

 

Upgrade to Gold Leaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer - from £439 per person

Your tour includes the Silver Leaf Service on the Rocky Mountaineer train, however, you may wish to upgrade to the double-decker Gold Leaf Dome carriage with its panoramic wrap-round windows that make you feel right in the middle of the breathtaking scenery! Gold Leaf guests also have access to the open-air observation vestibule at the end of each carriage. Impeccable service is complimented with 3-course gourmet dining in the lower-level dining room.

Upgrades are subject to availability and are not bookable online.

Upgrades are from £439 per person for 2022 departures and from £459 per person for 2023 departures.

If you would like to upgrade or make any further enquiries, please call our reservations department.

Upgrade Your Flight

Premium Economy – from £1090

Pamper yourself with Premium Economy and experience superior comfort in a dedicated cabin. Seats are larger with a 38inch seat pitch, extra legroom, recline feature and personal touch-screen TV’s with a top rated entertainment. Premium meals are served on china dishware with a selection of wine and spirits.

Business class – from £2215

Air Canada Signature Service offers a premium travel experience featuring a seamless airport experience with dedicated check-in counters, expedited security clearance, lounge access, exclusive boarding lanes, priority baggage handling and more. Executive or classic pods with lumbar support and massage function which convert to a fully flat bed and an 18inch personal touch-screen TV’s with a top rated entertainment. Chef inspired meals served on china dishware with a selection of premium wine and spirits.

If you would like to upgrade your flight or make any further enquiries, please call our reservations department.
 

Travel with us to experience the greatest rodeo on earth!

 

Staying for two nights in Calgary, we have included tickets to watch the rodeo – with the world’s best cowboys and cowgirls competing in the spectacular bull riding, steer roping, bronco riding and barrel racing. It’s an unforgettable experience like no other!

This is automatically included with your booking on the 15th July 2022 and the 14th July 2023 so there's no need to do anything extra when you book.

Please ensure that you check the date of departure correctly when booking, as this experience is exclusive to the 15th July 2022 and 14th July 2023 departures.

Fact File

• Currency: Canadian Dollar
• Flight Time: Approx.  8 hours (outbound) and 9 hours (inbound)
• Languages: English
• Time Zone: GMT-3.5 to -8
• Country: Canada

Visa Information

Along with a valid passport, UK citizens must have an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) in order to travel to Canada. For the most up-to-date passport and visa information visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/canada/entry-requirements

eTA cost is CAD$7 per person. Full details of how and when to apply will be sent with your booking confirmation.

We are unable to accept responsibility if you are unable to travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements.

Please note that visa costs may be subject to change.

Mobility

We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to call us to discuss these concerns. General information on mobility in connection with our tours can be found here.

Health

There are no current health requirements for travel to Canada, however, whilst the travelling schedule shall pose no problems for people of any age in normal physical health, we would point out that we often enjoy walking tours (sometimes over unmade paths) so this holiday may not be suitable for clients of greatly impaired mobility. Please bear this in mind when considering this holiday.

All transfer times listed here are approximate, and dependent on traffic. If you have a question regarding transfer times please don't hesitate to contact us.